By Brad Ryan in Washington DC In short: (ABC-Australia) US President Donald Trump says a “secret” military mission has been supporting commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, getting around Iran’s blockade and keeping oil prices down. Maritime tracking firms have observed some journeys through the strait during the blockade, but ships’ transponders have reportedly […]
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Palau Ship Registry Says Tanker Hit in Black Sea Drone Attack Was No Longer Under Palau Flag
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — The Palau Ship Registry (PSR) has clarified that the tanker James II, which was reportedly targeted in a drone attack in the Black Sea this week, was no longer registered under the Palau flag at the time of the incident. The clarification comes after international media reports identified the […]
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Australia, Palau discuss maritime security cooperation
Australian delegations visited Palau on May 1 to discuss the two countries’ maritime security cooperation. The visiting Australian Maritime Defense team was led by Pacific Islands and Maritime Security Director Warren Thornton along with Wing Commander Jonathon Durden, Pacific Patrol Boat Systems Program Office Director Mr. Ian Smith and Desk Officer-Palau Mr. Chris Kelly. Australian […]
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Japan pledges 400 million yen to help beef up Palau’s maritime security
Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Japan Japan had pledged $400 million yen or $3.6 million to help boost Palau’s maritime security, the office of the President in Palau confirmed in a text message yesterday evening, March 11. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Palau President Tommy Remengesau, Jr. had reportedly signed a […]